Game Primer: Wichita State Shockers vs Kansas Jayhawks Basketball

Everything you need to know for the final game at home in 2023.

It's the final game in 2023 for the Kansas Jayhawks, as the team wraps up non-conference play in Kansas City. Resuming their series with the Wichita State Shockers, the Jayhawks hope to get a head start on a roll into conference play.

Kansas comes into the game at #2 in both Top 25 polls after they pulled away from Yale in the second half for a dominant victory. Wichita State is not receiving any votes in their first season under Paul Mills.

The Jayhawks lead the all-time series against the Shockers 12-3, including a perfect 2-0 in Kansas City. The last meeting was a Wichita State victory in the NCAA Tournament in Omaha back in 2015.

Here are the essentials:

How to Watch

Saturday, December 30th, 3:00 p.m. CST

Kansas City, MO: T-Mobile Center (16,300)

TV: ESPN2

- Steven Davis (Play-by-Play), Nick Bahe (Analyst), Kennetra Pulliams (Sideline)

Radio: Jayhawk Radio Network

Webcast: KU Athletics Radio

- Brian Hanni (Play-by-Play), Greg Gurley (Analyst)

Online Streaming: fuboTV (Start your free trial)

Live Stats: Sports Illustrated Game Tracker

The Numbers

#2 Kansas: 11-1, KenPom: 13th overall, 36th offense, 6th defense

Wichita State: 8-4, KenPom: 116th overall, 174thst offense, 145th defense

Line: KU -13.5

O/U: 146.5

Game Coverage

Wichita State Preview

Predictions from the Blue Wings Rising Staff:

Wichita State Shockers vs Kansas Jayhawks Predictions: Refreshed and Ready

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Fun Facts

Kevin McCullar leads the Jayhawks in scoring with 20.4 points per game. That is the most in the Big 12 and ranks 17th nationally.

The Jayhawks have never lost consecutive games against the Shockers.

Bill Self is 2-2 against Wichita State, but lost the only meeting while at Kansas.